Strategic Audit Director - Growth & Leadership

Reynolds + Rowella; New Canaan (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (3 days on site,

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance (company paid)

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Medical FSA & Dependent Care

Generous PTO & Paid holidays

CPA exam reimbursement & study time

Gym membership reimbursement

Summer flex time / Fridays off

Dress for your day

Job summary

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is seeking an Audit Director to lead and develop our audit practice, overseeing engagements and strategic initiatives. The role focuses on coaching staff, driving efficiency, and building client relationships while guiding high-quality, timely delivery across engagements.

Based in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with partners to grow services, manage budgets, and oversee technology, training, and business development to support the firm’s expansion plans.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive public accounting experience with focus on auditing privately held companies across diverse industries.
• Minimum of 3 years at Manager or Senior Manager level within a regional or mid‑tier public accounting firm.
• Experience managing/overseeing employee benefit plan audits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm’s primary resource for technical audit matters, providing guidance to partners and staff.
• Oversee the audit department budget, including planning, monitoring performance, and evaluating ROI on technology and initiatives.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of audit-related software and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring/Coaching

Business development

Client relationship management

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Staffing/forecasting

Budget/ROI insight

Oversee audit engagements

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting

CPA License

Job description

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is seeking an Audit Director to lead and develop our audit practice, overseeing engagements and strategic initiatives. The role focuses on coaching staff, driving efficiency, and building client relationships while guiding high-quality, timely delivery across engagements.

Based in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with partners to grow services, manage budgets, and oversee technology, training, and business development to support the firm’s expansion plans.